John the Baptist, who will not agree to Herod’s lies and speaks out against the wealthy ruler’s corruption, has “been arrested.” Jesus goes beyond John’s practices and starts gathering a new “Community.” It will help people to have greater common knowledge, especially about how rulers operate by lying about and corrupting common knowledge. Aristotle is … Continue reading “Common Sense”
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Great and Small
Jesus is travelling throughout small villages of ancient Palestine. He is an intimate man, touching people’s lives. People begin following him. In Sunday’s Gospel it is recorded that more than 5,000 people have been with him all day. He is concerned with the ever so intimate need of getting “food for them to eat.” It … Continue reading “Great and Small”
The Meaning of Persuasion
Persuasion, causing someone to believe or do something, flows through this Sunday’s Gospel. John the Baptist persuades two of his disciples, one of whom is Andrew, to inquire after Jesus. Jesus, understands both men are seeking something deeper, a life of meaning. Jesus persuades them to come to where he is staying and learn from … Continue reading “The Meaning of Persuasion”